Eye on the community

Published: August 14, 2004 8:00PM

Self-defense course for women ... K.U.M.C. is close to reaching goal ... Colonel Taylor B&B is honored ... Artie Watson records a new CD ...
Women in the Outdoors Chapter on National Wild Turkey Federation, will conduct a hands-on self-defense course and also instruction and shooting of handguns on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Guernsey County Sportsmen for Conservation Club Grounds, 2961 Meadow Road, one mile north of U.S. 40.
Space is limited so register early. The cost is $45, which includes membership, lunch and the days activities.
For information, call 685-6761.
I have an update on the progress of K.U.M.C. Kids Club parking lot paving project.
As of today, $21,659 has been raised towards the $25,000 goal.
These hard working, dedicated kids have had various fund-raisers and have planned a couple more to try to reach their goal.
A spaghetti dinner and auction will be Friday, Aug. 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Liberty Community Volunteer Fire Department. Sponsors, in addition to the K.U.M.C. Kids Club, include Liberty Community Volunteer Fire Department, Kimbolton Community Center and Kimbolton United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to the parking lot pavement project.
Sandwiches, fries and ice cream will also be available. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. and will include Longaberger baskets, DVD player, arts and craft items, many gift certificates and more.
Then on Aug. 28 a breakfast/bake sale will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Kimbolton UM Church fellowship hall.
This is crunch time as parking lot paving is scheduled for the end of August.
In a world that seems to be all about me its refreshing to see young people with such selfless and generous attitudes. We could all learn a lesson or two from them.
Colonel Taylor Inn Bed & Breakfast and Gift Shop was voted "Best in the USA" by Inngoers for 2003 and published by Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal in the Inn Traveler. It was also selected as the Inn with "The Most Hospitality" by inngoers for 2004, and voted number two in the USA with the most Historical Charm for 2005; these categories change every year!
Thereby putting the Colonel Taylor Inn in the top one percent of bed and breakfast and country inns throughout the United States and Canada for the past three years!
The Inn has been restored and updated with central air and all the amenities and comforts for today's living. The Inn, along with the beautiful furnishings, will enhance your visit to a more relaxed, elegant time.
While there you will enjoy the homecooked candlelight breakfasts, dinners, teas or luncheons in a relaxing, casually elegant atmosphere where you can browse the gift shop, tour the Mansion and maybe walk to the beautiful city park two blocks away and stroll through the covered bridge or feed the ducks at the pond!
To book a room visit www.coltaylorinnbb.com, or call 432-7802, and speak with the owners, Jim and Patricia Irvin.
Gospel music singer, Artie Watson stopped in the newsroom the other day with her new CD In My Fathers House.
Artie had been an eight-year member of the Peace Makers, a gospel group from New Martinsville, W.Va., prior to her departure in February. With the urging of her friend and harmonica player for Peace Makers, she decided to release her own CD.
I was able to listen to the CD and I enjoyed the softness of her voice as she praises the Lord in her songs. You will hear a hint of country music in the tunes as well.
The CD is compiled of 14 traditional gospel classic songs, including Wings Of A Dove, This Is Just What Heaven Means To Me, City Of Gold, and many more, including one written by the late Johnny Cash.
The musical accompaninment is provided by John Elson, piano, bass and harmony, and Bob Beisel, harmonica. Artie also provides harmony.
To reserve your copy, call Artie, 685-2294.
Thought: Your complaints about how the Almighty has afflicted you will diminish as you experience His benevolent care for you.
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are Yes in Christ. II Corinthians 1:20, NIV.
(Pamela Harmon is lifestyle editor for The Daily Jeffersonian. You may reach her by phone, 439-3531, ext. 227 or e-mail pharmon@daily-jeff.com)